ART DECO GEOMETRIC SHAPES

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Common shape reflected in different examples of Art Deco designs ART DECO

ØArt Deco: a style of design that was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s encompassing both the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression; marked by elegant stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production.

ØIt is a popular international art design form affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior design and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts and film.

ØIt is characterized by bold geometric forms and simple composition, streamlined patterns were used with bright colors. Many items were chrome metal, glass and plastic. Popular and common images includes stylised images of airplanes, cars, ships and skyscrapers.

ØArt Deco also used natural motifs of organic shapes such as shells, trees and flowers with bold colors and striking blacks.

ØIt is a style of decorative art and architecture reflective of Art Nouveau, yet with more modern sophistication.

ØThe movement affected city styles, architecture, high fashion, jewelry, commercial printmaking, and interior design, and embraced lifestyles of hedonism, indulgence and mass consumption.

ØThe term came from a Paris exposition in the mid-1920's that featured decorative arts, but in terms of architecture, its most notable hallmark is the "set-back“ (relief work) which can be seen on Art Deco buildings include the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, The Chrysler Building, and the Midland Grand Hotel.

ØThe term Art Deco was not coined until the 1960’s by Bevis Hillier, a British historian and critic. ART DECO:

•French art movement / artistic style •Decorative style – modern elegance •Popular in during the 1920s – to the early 1940s •Use of geometric shapes / design, symmetrical designs •Bold colours •Unique ‘modern’ shapes / pieces •Focused on pre-industrial techniques and craftsmanship •Use of modern materials – chrome, glass, plastics •Use of mass-producton techniques •Use of zig-zag lines / clean lines / relief work / set backs •Designs used on buildings, furniture, clocks, china, cutlery, decorative objects.

Here is a list of popular bag shapes.

Tote: An open-top bag with straps or handles.

Hobo bag: A crescent-shaped shoulder bag.

Duffle: Tall shoulder bag, often with an opening on top that can be made wider by loosening a tie.

Field bag: A flap-top shoulder bag with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc).

Clutch: A small, handheld bag (frequently used for evening wear).

Satchel: A large, handheld bag

Baguette: Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the namesake French bread.

Draw-string bag

Messenger: A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (can be worn across the body) and often, a flap over the top.

Cigar Box: A small, boxy, hard bag.

Pouch: A soft, small bag.

Kelly bag: A classic Hermes style named after Grace Kelly that is a large, structured handbag with distinctive hardware closures. Write down 10 Things about Art deco Art Deco

Art Deco Research

•Who are the main artists in the Art Deco movement?

•When did Art Deco start?

•Which colours best reflect Art Deco theme?

•Which images / type of images are commonly used in Art Deco?

•Where would you find Art Deco images clearly displayed? Who are the main artists in the Art Deco movement? Pablo Picasso

Rennie Mackintosh Edouard Benedictus Cliff Clarice Tamara De Lampicka When did Art Deco start? 1920s

Øthe 1920s and 1930s encompassing both the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression; marked by elegant stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production.

The term ‘Art Deco’ was not coined until the 1960’s by Bevis Hillier, a British historian and critic. Which colours best reflect Art Deco theme? Bold Colours

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Black & White Bold & Bright Metallics This is probably the The economy was most popular colour Silver, Gold, Metallic Blues Neutrals booming in during the scheme during the and Charcoal Greys also Art Deco was all about a Roaring 20s and lively, 1920s and 1930s. represented the wealth and streamlined, modern look energetic colors Black and white prosperity of the times. and a neutral, began to symbolize checkerboard tiles, Metallic finishes instantly monochromatic color the prosperity of the floors and wallpapers add glitz, glamour and scheme easily achieved times. Hues like were very trendy. Also, imply luxury and wealth. this feel. Cremes, beiges, canary yellow, fashions became ultra This is the epitome of Art taupes and medium emerald green, sophisticated and Deco style. browns became popular peacock blue, royal streamlined . The choices for interiors and purple and brilliant red classic Chanel black fashions. became all the rage. and white ensemble was the ultimate in chic sophistication. Which images / type of images are commonly used in Art Deco? Common Shapes

ØIt is characterized by bold geometric forms and bright colors. Many items were chrome metal, glass and plastic.

Popular and common images includes stylised images of airplanes, cars, ships and skyscrapers.

ØArt Deco also used natural motifs of organic shapes such as shells, trees and flowers with bold colors and striking blacks. GEOMETRIC SHAPES

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